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Oily Sycophantic Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

37%12 In a sycophantic and oily way
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27%10Sycophantic
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner

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